When Oversight Doesn’t Respond: Questions Raised After March 27 Hearing Go Unanswered
After a March 27, 2026 Government Oversight Committee hearing, concerns about whistleblower treatment and public testimony were formally raised—yet received no response. This report examines the hearing exchange, patterns of conduct, and what silence from oversight leadership means for transparency, accountability, and public trust in Maine government.
Maine’s New Child Advocate Signals a Shift in DHHS Oversight — Now Comes the Real Test
Maine lawmakers have approved a new Child Advocate role aimed at strengthening oversight of DHHS and protecting vulnerable children. But as families who have experienced systemic failures know, real change depends on more than legislation—it depends on leadership, integrity, and a commitment to accountability.